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Services offered
Enabling services
Transportation, translation, case management, outreach, and patient navigation.
OB/GYN & maternal health
Prenatal, delivery, postpartum, gynecologic, and family-planning services.
Pediatrics
Well-child visits, immunizations, and pediatric sick care.
Primary care
Routine adult and family medicine, annual exams, chronic disease management.
About New River Health Association - Welch
New River Health Association - Welch is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) located in Welch, WV. Fees are assessed on a sliding scale based on household income, uninsured patients below 200% of the federal poverty line typically pay a nominal fee of $0 to $30 per visit. The center accepts Medicaid, Medicare, commercial insurance, and uninsured patients.
Community Health Centers like New River Health Association - Welch play a critical role in serving Black families and other historically underserved populations. They are required by federal rule to accept patients regardless of insurance status or ability to pay, and they integrate medical, dental, behavioral health, and pharmacy services in a single location.
HIV testing + PrEP at New River Health Association - Welch or nearby
Every HRSA-funded FQHC offers confidential HIV testing and can prescribe PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis). If New River Health Association - Welch doesn't have a dedicated HIV care program, our HIV locator shows the named PrEP-prescribing clinics and testing sites across West Virginia.
Pediatric care for Black families
In 2022, Black infants in the U.S. died at a rate of 10.9 per 1,000 live births, per the CDC. FQHC pediatric services include well-child visits, developmental screening, and Vaccines for Children (VFC) coverage for uninsured kids. Children covered by Medicaid (CHIP in some states) get all VFC vaccines at no cost.
Coverage + benefits in West Virginia
New River Health Association - Welch accepts West Virginia Medicaid. FQHC certified application counselors typically cross-enroll Medicaid + WIC + SNAP at the same visit. Anyone enrolled in Medicaid is automatically income-eligible for WIC under federal adjunctive eligibility (7 CFR 246.7).
Frequently asked questions
What services does New River Health Association - Welch offer?
New River Health Association - Welch in Welch, West Virginia offers Enabling services, OB/GYN & maternal health, Pediatrics, Primary care.
Does New River Health Association - Welch accept Medicaid or sliding-scale fees?
New River Health Association - Welch accepts Medicaid, accepts Medicare, welcomes uninsured patients, offers sliding-scale fees based on household income.
What are the hours at New River Health Association - Welch?
HRSA lists this site as open about 24 hours a week. Call before you go to confirm today's hours.
Is New River Health Association - Welch a federally qualified health center?
Yes. New River Health Association - Welch is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) funded by HRSA Section 330. FQHCs are required by federal rule to accept patients regardless of insurance status or ability to pay, and they integrate medical, dental, behavioral health, and pharmacy services.
Where is New River Health Association - Welch located?
New River Health Association - Welch is at 454 McDowell St, Welch, WV 24801-2029. Phone: 304-469-2905.
Please verify before visiting. Hours, services, and insurance acceptance can change. Call the center directly to confirm they're open and accepting new patients before you go. Data last verified on April 24, 2026.
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